The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-03-16
Literary Notes.

"REMINISCENCES OF SIXTY YEARS IN THE
NATIONAL METROPOLIS, by Major Ben: Per-
ley Poore, published in two volumes by
Hubbard Brothers, 10 Federal street, Bos-
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author is worldwide, and fifty years of life
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positions, have given him peculiar fitness
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Commencing with the eventful election of
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the social events at the then infant metropo-
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All the important events of the various adj
ministrations are graphically treated with
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wits. given at length: and the whole is en-
livened by many of the charming little
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writings sparkle. A clear insight is afforded
into the private character, social life, jeal-
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great men of the nation, and the nation s
darkest days, as well as some of its bright
est are included in the times of which these
volumes treat. The work closes with de-
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of the Inauguration and marriage of Presi-
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In a brush at the front, what's the powder
to use?"
He winked at a star as he pulled cigar,
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| never use powder, but-SOZODONT."
Go where you will you'll find SOZO-
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their tooth-powders and washes and placed
this oderiferous preservative of the teeth on
the toilet-table in their place. Ii keeps the
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breath.
"SPALDINas GLUE" always up to the
sticking point.